Electric vehicles sales surge delivers record-breaking performance

Fears that cuts to electric vehicle (EV) subsidies would derail the fledgling market for plug-in cars and vans have proved to be ill-founded, with the latest sales figures confirming record numbers of new registrations during the first half of the year. Sales of vehicles that qualify for the government's Plug in Car Grant scheme slowed last year following sharp cuts to the level of subsidy on offer. Related articles Rachel Reeves pledges to support 'sustainable growth' as new Business Committee chair Electric vehicles sales surge delivers record-breaking performance Google inks supply deal with largest Dutch solar farm ETI: Green heat challenge can be overcome Environment Agency warns utilities over increase in pollution incidents But the slowdown proved short-lived, according to new figures released yesterday by the government and industry-backed Go Ultra Low campaign. Th...